Jagran Correspondent, Gurugram: A major accident was averted in a busy Gurugram market on Saturday night after an air conditioner compressor at a Burger King outlet in Sector 14 Market suddenly exploded. The blast shattered the outlet’s glass windows and triggered panic among people in the surrounding area. The inciednt occurred at around 9:45 pm
As per reports, light smoke began rising from the compressor following the explosion, triggering fire alarms. Fortunately, the smoke did not lead to a fire and subsided on its own.
At the time of the incident, customers were seated inside the outlet. After the fire alarm went off, the staff immediately informed the fire brigade and police.
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Scattered Pieces Of Glass On Floor
Upon receiving the information, a fire engine from the Bhim Nagar Fire Station and the Sector 14 police station arrived at the scene. Investigation revealed that there was no fire inside. Pieces of glass were scattered on the floor.
“It's a matter of relief that no one was injured in the entire incident," said a Bhim Nagar fire officer, adding that an investigation is underway.
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As per the initial investigation, it is suspected that the AC compressor may have burst due to overheating due to continuous running.
Earlier in July, three people died after a massive fire broke out at a house in south Delhi''s Lodhi Road area. The deceased included a woman and her two daughters. Reports suggested that the blaze errupted after a suspected AC blast.
The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said it received a call informing about fire at a house opposite Chawla Sweets in BK Dutt Colony under the Lodhi Road police station limits. The blaze had engulfed a house on the third floor of the building, a DFS official said.